NOIR

NOIR

2015 · 110 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

NOIR chronicles the lives of four people living in a neighborhood plagues by poverty and violence, aspiring to freedom and happiness. Kadhafi, a 26 year old aspiring rapper and ex-member of a street gang, just out of prison, wants to steer clear of troubles. Fleur, a 17 year old Haitian mother in an abusive and passionate relationship with her daughter's father, dreams of leaving the ghetto and becoming a nurse. Suzie, a 20 year old stripper who falls for a gang member. Dickens, 16 year old Haitian wants to be part of the street gang controlled by his older brother.

Directed by Yves Christian Fournier · Written by Jean-Hervé Désiré

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Salim Kéchiouche Kadhafi
Julie Djiezion Fleur
Jade-Mariuka Robitaille Suzie
Kémy St-Éloy Dickens
Éphraïm Ndombasi Mickelson
Christopher L. Massena Ednor
Clauter Alexandre Bobby X
Christopher Charles Evans
Maxime Dumontier Constable Comeau
Benz Antoine Jean-Jacques
Patrick Hivon Phil
Alain Lino Mic Eli Bastien Frank-Étienne

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NOIR

The Tribe

A close match in mood and era.

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